Apple Crisp

I’m sorry to anyone who insists that fall doesn’t start until September 22. You may technically be right, but that doesn’t stop my from enjoying fall favorites after September 1! I’m wearing boots (ok, ankle boots) and fall colors today, so I’m am READY for cooler weather and the fall flavors that come with it!

This recipe came about because my husband had asked for apple pie a few weeks ago. I didn’t feel like making a pie because the crust felt like a lot of work, so I told him I’d make an apple crisp if he brought apples home. That first attempt was a flop because I was too lazy to make sure I had the right ingredients, but the second attempt was perfect!

I’m a big fan of fall flavors – pumpkins, apples, and all the warming spices, so this dessert is exactly what I want during fall. I actually mimicked an old granola recipe I used to make for the topping by using maple syrup instead of a granulated sugar; this made sure that the topping was crispy and added an extra layer of fall flavor.

The recipe features the Apple Pie Spice blend from Primal Palate, because they’ve already done the work for us by combining the right flavors for apple pie (or in this case, apple crisp). It comes in a pack of “sweet” spices, and I love all three of them! They’re obviously great for baking, but I also like to add some to my coffee grinds in the cooler months for some extra flavor. They’re usually available on Amazon, but you can also get it directly from the Primal Palate website since Amazon is sold out.